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AAA National Motor Car Championship in the 1940 season. Full information

32nd season of the AAA National Motor Car Championship proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 30th May to 2nd September in 1940, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of AAA National Motor Car Championship!

Beginners of the season: Paul Russo , Sam Hanks , Hal Robson , Joie Chitwood , Louie Webb

List of races and tracks in the 1940 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1940 Indianapolis 500	Wilbur Shaw Maserati 8CTF, #1	Indianapolis	30th May 1940
1940 Springfield 100	Rex Mays Stevens ?? 1938, #33	Springfield	24th August 1940
1940 Syracuse 100	Rex Mays Stevens ? 1940, #33	Syracuse	2nd September 1940

Drivers championship 1940

Rex Mays

United States

Champion

Points: 1225 Wins: 2 Poles: 3

Wilbur Shaw

United States

2nd place

Points: 1000 Wins: 1 Poles: 0

Mauri Rose

United States

3rd place

Points: 675 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

List of all drivers for the 1940 season

Name	Points
Rex Mays	1225
Wilbur Shaw	1000
Mauri Rose	675
Ted Horn	625
Joel Thorne	450
Bob Swanson	375
Frank Wearne	325
Frank Brisko	280
Mel Hansen	275
George Robson	275
Al Miller	210
George Connor	175
Harry McQuinn	140
Floyd Davis	140
Tommy Hinnershitz	135
Duke Nalon	135
Emil Andres	110
Rene le Begue	91
Shorty Cantlon	90
Kelly Petillo	90
Rene Dreyfus	84
Paul Russo	55
Bunny Phillips	45
Hal Robson	25
George Barringer	0
Raoul Riganti	0
Joie Chitwood	0
Russell Snowberger	0
Louis Tomei	0
Ralph Hepburn	0
Al Putnam	0
Billy Devore	0
Doc Williams	0
Tony Willman	0
Babe Stapp	0
Sam Hanks	0
Chet Miller	0
Henry Banks	0
Louie Webb	0
Cliff Bergere	0